Cityscape Photography

February 14, 2021

Photographer Reveals a Cyberpunk View of Tokyo by Wandering the Neon-Lit Streets at Night

City nights have long enchanted artists. Vincent Van Gogh once painted a Café Terrace at Night, with unidentifiable guests taking late-night libations under golden light. Modern photographers too are drawn to the dramatic illuminations and shadowy figures of urban evenings. French photographer and artistic director Aishy has found inspiration in the neon-paneled streets of Tokyo.

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June 28, 2020

Photographer Compiles Over 100 Photos of Chicago Into a Book 20 Years in the Making

For over 20 years, photographer Barry Butler has been inspired by the city of Chicago. Enamored with its skyline, the Ireland-born, Chicago-based photographer has become famous for his incredible photographs of the metropolis. Now, he's brought together his work in the book, Chicago: A City Above All. Across 124 pages, Butler highlights some of Chicago's most stunning views in this homage to the city that has inspired him.

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March 4, 2020

Surreal Photos of Akihabara Without People Show the Beauty of Empty Space

With an estimated population of nearly 14 million people, it's hard to imagine Tokyo without crowds. Its famed crosswalk in Shibuya regularly shuttles hundreds—if not thousands—from one side of the street to the other and has become an emblem of the city's bustling nature. But there's another side to Tokyo, one that few see. Luckily, thanks to Twitter user @urbex_34, this quiet side to Tokyo is now on display.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.

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